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Hampton's Francena McCorory ran a personal-best time Saturday afternoon in winning the 400-meter title at the USA Track and Field outdoor championships in Sacramento, Calif. McCorory finished her lap in 49.48 seconds to nip U.S. record-holder Sanya Richards-Ross. Richards-Ross' time was 49.66. According to commentators on NBC's coverage, the former Bethel High and Hampton University star ran the fastest time in the world this year and Richards-Ross' time was No. 2. McCorory, who won a gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics in the 1,600-meter relay, led the field at 300 meters, then held off Richards-Ross at the finish line. "I ran my lights out today,"...

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